a respectable person would have resigned after such failures.
Former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan expressed disappointment over Pakistan’s poor performance in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Khan criticised the team’s performance, attributing their downfall to non-merit-based appointments within Pakistan cricket.
His sister, Aleema Khan, shared that her brother was visibly frustrated, stating:
“Cricket will be ruined if individuals are appointed based on recommendations rather than merit.”
His criticism was particularly directed at Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Khan questioned Naqvi’s qualifications, remarking that his multiple roles in various sectors harmed the country’s cricket.
Imran Khan reportedly said: “No one in Pakistan holds as many positions as Mohsin Naqvi does.”
He added that a respectable person would have resigned after such failures.
Responding to recent rumours about his health, Khan clarified that he was in good health and had spoken to his children over the weekend.
Aleema Khan also dismissed claims of Khan collapsing, emphasising that only official party representatives should comment on his health.
Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy, despite being the host nation, has triggered widespread criticism.
Veteran batter Ahmed Shehzad pointed to a lack of discipline, politically influenced selections, and the absence of a merit-based system.
Shehzad deemed these as key factors behind the team’s poor performance.
Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar also voiced his frustration following Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India.
In a viral video, Akhtar criticised the team management’s decision to select only five bowlers, calling it “brainless and clueless” in modern cricket.
Akhtar said: “You need six bowling options. This management seems lost.”
He also blamed the team’s struggles on ineffective leadership and limited skillsets compared to players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill.
Akhtar stated:
“We can’t blame the players alone; they reflect the management’s approach. Our batters only know one way to play.”
He dismissed the idea that Pakistan’s batting woes stem from a lack of intent, asserting:
“It’s not an intent issue; it’s a skill issue.”
Shoaib Akhtar said: “I would not even talk about Pakistan cricket if I was not getting paid.
“Honestly, I have nothing to do with them anymore. I am requested to come here, so I come.
“I have no agenda to talk ill about them. Why should I waste my time?”
As criticism mounts from both political figures and former cricketers, the PCB faces growing pressure to address these issues.
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